# Catapulting Wakeup Calls The Aphelion Alarm Clock Clocks You Over the Head By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aphelion-alarm-clock References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/09/annoying-alarm.php) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/led-alarm-clock-for-slumberous-souls-who-hate-getting-up-in-the-morning/) If you're a deep -- and I mean deep, sleeper -- the Aphelion alarm clock is just for you. It essentially wakes you up by throwing balls in your face (that's what she said). I wonder if there is a fine print or disclaimer about possible concussions? Of course, if you are constantly late, the Aphelion alarm clock might just be the [perfect form of punishment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaarm) to kick you into gear. Aside from the cannonball setting, it also features an MP3 player, radio and large time display. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ball-throwing Alarm Clocks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in alarm clock technology by incorporating physical stimulus to wake up deep sleepers. - **Punishment as Motivation:** Potential for disruptive innovation in personal productivity devices that use punishment or negative reinforcement to encourage behavior change. - **Multi-functional Alarm Clocks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in alarm clock design by incorporating additional features such as MP3 players and radios. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry with the development of new types of alarm clocks. - **Wellness and Sleep:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wellness and sleep industry by creating devices that target deep sleepers and improve wake-up experiences. - **Personal Productivity:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the personal productivity industry with the introduction of alarm clocks that use punishment as a motivational tool. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimrise-sunrise-alarm-clock.md) - [Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-clock.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md) - [Elegant Aromatic Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramita-universal-alarm-clock.md)